Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education. 2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines. 3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
1 and 2
b
2 only
c
1 and 3
d
3 only
Education Policy & LegislationRight to Education (RTE) Act & Teacher QualificationsRight to Education (RTE) Actteacher appointmentminimum qualificationState Council of Teacher EducationTeacher Eligibility Test (TET)National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE)teacher education institutionsState Governments